Staying healthy: physically, mentally and emotionally

May 12-18 is National Women’s Health Week! Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, this week aims to empower women to take charge of their health by receiving checkups, being active, eating healthy, maintaining good mental health and avoiding risky and unhealthy behaviors like smoking—however, sexual health also falls under this last umbrella. While this includes scheduling preventative screenings and going to the doctor, as mentioned above, it also includes engaging in safe sexual behavior—using contraceptives correctly to protect against pregnancy and STIs, as well as feeling like you’re emotionally ready for sex and doing it with someone who truly loves and cares for you. Staying healthy is about balancing all your needs: physical, mental and emotional.

For more information about National Women’s Health Week, visit: http://womenshealth.gov/nwhw/